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National Centre Epidemiology & Population Health · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
This course provides an opportunity for high-achieving graduate students in the Masters of Public Health (MPH) to apply and develop professional skills and attributes in an area of their choice. This course offers opportunities to network with professional organisations, local and national government and industry, and to acquire skills, knowledge and professional attributes which may facilitate future employment opportunities. The internship will be under the direct supervision of a workplace professional, with access to an appropriate academic within the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health. Students are generally expected to have already completed at least one semester of MPH courses relevant to their placement topic. The internship is expected to be on a topic of professional interest to the student and the supervising workplace.
Project proposal
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Internship report
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Oral presentation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Career development reflection
Learning outcomes 5
All four components of the assessment must be completed satisfactorily to meet the grade of Course Requirements Satisfied.
130 hours (6 units) or 260 hours (12 units) over the relevant semester or session, in consultation with your Host Organisation Supervisor and ANU Supervisor, made up of approximately: - 90 hours (6 units), 180 hours (12 units) of placement at the Host Organisation. - 30 hours (6 units), 70 hours (12 units) of independent study (which includes the regular meetings with supervisors and the induction). - 10 hours (6 & 12 units) of career development activities. Students should organise regular meetings with the Host Supervisor and ANU Supervisor throughout the project. Work Integrated Learning Placements All students engage with WIL partners (internal/external) as a major component of the course. Other Information To enhance learning and to access a wider array of perspectives, and to complete the Career Development Reflection, students are required to attend at least 10 hours of career development activities some of which will be outside of the course such as public lectures, conference presentations, etc. Students will be asked to formulate their own schedule of events in line with their availability, topic interests and location. These events can be offered in person, online, or a combination of both.
Where appropriate, students will be assigned additional readings by their ANU or Host Supervisors depending on their project and background knowledge.